Sacred Writings: Extraordinary Texts of the Biblical World: Centerpiece Exhibition Honors Philadelphia Visit by Pope Francis

 In honor of the first visit by Pope Francis and the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, the Penn Museum, in conjunction with the Penn Libraries, offers Sacred Writings: Extraordinary Texts of the Biblical World, a special exhibition of rare artifacts from the Museum Collection and rare books and manuscripts from the Penn Libraries.

Sacred Writings provides the centerpiece experience for a Museum visit, where a special focus on the ancient Near East, Egypt, and the Canaan and Ancient Israel galleries and beyond affords visitors a unique opportunity to delve into ancient cultures and Bible-era art and artifacts.

Exhibition is open through November 8, and hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm; open until 8 pm the first Wednesday of the month. Open Friday, September 25 until 4 pm, but closed Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, during the Pope’s visit.